The GSA Schedule, also referred to as the Federal Supply Schedule, is a Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) Contract administered by the General Services Administration (GSA). The GSA Schedule is the most widely used government contract vehicle. How widely used? In fiscal year 2009 federal, state, and local government spent over $37.4 billion under the GSA Schedule.

The U.S. Federal Government is the largest customer in the world, and obtaining a GSA Schedule is the first step to effectively marketing in this competitive space

GSA Schedule Contracts benefit companies wishing to sell to the federal government, as well as federal customers wishing to purchase goods and services, by simplifying the procurement process and enabling federal customers to make purchases quickly and easily.

 

In obtaining a GSA Schedule, the General Services Administration will conduct a thorough review of a company’s capabilities, past performance, and commercial sales practices. After negotiating discounted rates for government buyers and establishing a GSA Schedule price list, GSA will award a GSA Schedule Contract Number. When ordering under a GSA Schedule, government buyers are not required to: seek full and open competition, synopsize requirements (unless the buyer is using Recovery Act funds for a purchase of $25,000 or more), or make a determination of fair and reasonable pricing. GSA has essentially completed this work on behalf of government buyers in awarding the GSA Schedule.

 

Once awarded, a GSA Schedule Contract is valid for an initial five-year period with three five-year extension options. To maintain efficiency and profitability, it is important that a GSA Schedule Contract be kept up-to-date with current compliancy regulations, as well as a company’s current pricing and offerings.

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Federal Schedules offers a full range of GSA Schedule services. Covering the entire GSA Schedule Contract life-cycle, our services are geared to help you succeed in the federal marketplace. We provide expert assistance in obtaining and maintaining your GSA Schedule Contract as well as consulting services for all related contracting issues.